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In Ukraine, the court acquitted a man for the first time for growing marijuana
In Nikolaev region Voznesensky court fully justified Vitaly Rumyantsev who grew marijuana for medicinal purposes. This was reported in the Ukrainian Helsinki Human Rights Union. Rumyantsev, despite his first-degree disability, was judged for two years. A man could sentences for seven years of imprisonment, but human rights activists intervened in time. It turned out that […]
Read more...December 19, 2019
2019-12-16
Prayut Chan-o-cha, Thailand’s Prime Minister, gave a speech on the benefits of medical cannabis at a UNESCO event, The Nation Thailand writes. Chan-o-cha demonstrated the vial of hemp oil and said that cannabis-based medications could become an affordable medicine for people with low incomes. At the same time, he emphasized that drugs should be prescribed […]
2019-12-04
The Brazilian National Agency for Health Control (Anvisa) has authorized the production and use of marijuana-based drugs for medical purposes. The regulator said this on its website on Tuesday. The permit is temporary and may be reviewed after three years. During this period, Anvisa expects to receive the results of ongoing scientific and technical research […]
2019-12-01
The Singaporean authorities allowed the use of the drug based on marijuana for the first time, reports Straits Times. It will be used to treat epilepsy in a minor girl. According to the publication, the girl’s doctor asked for permission to import a drug containing marijuana, as conventional drugs do not produce the necessary results. […]
2019-11-30
A new study by specialists from Washington State University, USA, has demonstrated some interesting relationships in the effects of cannabis on migraines and headaches. In particular, looking ahead, it may be said that inhalation of cannabis does indeed help to deal effectively with increasing migraine crises and headaches in general, not only in the short […]
2019-11-24
Famous Ukrainian journalist Yanina Sokolova, who managed to defeat the oncological disease, called for legalizing medical marijuana in the country. The journalist also added that medical marijuana “has nothing to do with the negative publicity”. Drugs of this type can anaesthetize patients with cancer, autists, seriously injured military people (for example, after amputations). “There is […]
Latest discoveries
Another study confirms the efficacy of cannabidiol in the treatment of multiple sclerosis.
Multiple sclerosis is a chronic autoimmune disease that affects the central nervous system. More recently, researchers at the Kajal Institute have confirmed that Cannabidiol not only reduces the inflammatory effects of multiple sclerosis, but can also protect you from the disease for a long time. CBD oil was used to treat mice with multiple sclerosis […]
Read more...September 13, 2019
A survey of veterinary student attitudes concerning whether marijuana could have therapeutic value for animals
The recent legalization of marijuana in Canada heralds significant changes in society, and Canada is the second country in the world to have legalized marijuana for general use. Although veterinarians in Canada can legally prescribe medical marijuana under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, there are currently no available animal products that would be approved […]
Read more...July 28, 2019
Cannabis relieves pain, seizures and 25 other symptoms
Work-up of 16,000 patients showed that marijuana and its drugs quickly and effectively relieve symptoms of a wide range of diseases, including pain and insomnia. Studies at the New Mexico University have shown that the use of marijuana quickly alleviates symptoms of a range of diseases, mainly pain and anxiety and other manifestations of depression. […]
Read more...July 27, 2019
Conferences
Medical Cannabis World Forum, 20-21 November 2019
The Medical Cannabis World Forum is a two-day event which brings together experts from around the world to deliver the latest advancements in medical cannabis legislation, business and fintech. Speakers include Malta’s prime minister Joseph Muscat and dozens of renowned cannabis researchers from all around the globe.City: Valetta, Malta
Read more...July 27, 2019
Cultiva, 10-13 October 2019
The Cultiva Cannabis Congress is the hotspot concerning medicine, law, politics and culture. International experts will talk about current developments, research, changes and trends. Numerous high-profile speakers from the fields of science, research, medicine and politics will speak about a wide range of topics such as cannabis in medicine, hemp as a raw material, legal […]
Read more...July 27, 2019